Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Lead – Automotive

BMW Group; Aartselaar; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Group Belux is seeking a Sourcing & Vendor Officer in Aartselaar, Belgium, to drive supplier strategy, optimize performance, and ensure compliant, financially sound outcomes across automotive and non-automotive services.

You will lead complex procurement, negotiate terms, define SLAs and KPIs, manage supplier lifecycle, and work with internal stakeholders and external partners on strategic sourcing and risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leasing and a strong understanding of the automotive and fleet sector.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and financial skills with the ability to identify opportunities and influence suppliers.
• Solid experience in vendor management, procurement, tender processes, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of autonomy, organisational ability, and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Good understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks, with willingness to travel within Belux and experience working with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and document vendor and supplier requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
• Participate in supplier selection processes, including RfI evaluations, site visits, and presentations, providing clear recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate complex procurement and tender processes (including international projects) and negotiate pricing, discounts, and contractual terms.
• Establish and manage SLAs and KPIs, embedding these into contracts and ensuring supplier compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance, address service or quality issues proactively, and implement improvement or escalation measures where required.
• Oversee supplier lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes.
• Stay up to date with automotive market developments, identify commercial opportunities, and contribute to risk management and business continuity planning.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Sourcing strategies

Job description

BMW Group Belux is seeking a Sourcing & Vendor Officer in Aartselaar, Belgium, to drive supplier strategy, optimize performance, and ensure compliant, financially sound outcomes across automotive and non-automotive services.

You will lead complex procurement, negotiate terms, define SLAs and KPIs, manage supplier lifecycle, and work with internal stakeholders and external partners on strategic sourcing and risk management.